Jodi graduated with distinctions in Homeopathy and studied extensively at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa.
After completing her research (Hemachatus haemachatus snake venom) she qualified with a Master’s Degree in Homeopathy.
Homeopathic training in South Africa is uniquely based upon the medical curriculum with homoeopathy as the primary therapeutic focus.
Jodi has a passion for pathophysiology and when she is not in clinic, she enjoys lecturing and getting people excited about learning. Jodi has lectured at the College of Practical Homeopathy (CPH), the well known Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) and was the Director of Homeopathy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) where she developed the three year Homeopathy Diploma course. She also enjoyed a long-standing position as a well respected Senior Lecturer in Biomedicine and Naturopathy at CNM for well over a decade.
Jodi uses her knowledge and skills gained from nearly two decades of clinical experience, to bring about a patient-centered, integrative naturopathic & homeopathic approach, that is adapted and specific to ones unique individual needs.
"Why I became a Homeopath & Naturopath
I became a homeopath due to the very personal interest in mental health, and from a young age observed the very many failings of allopathic (psychiatric) medicine in diagnosing, supporting and treating these 'disorders'.
It was from this, that my interest in finding an alternative / complementary modality for achieving and maintaining health, more specifically mental health, that began my journey in 2002.
Beyond the clinic
With my passion in mental health, I enjoy being involved in a variety of organisations within this field. I am a Panel Expert for Homeopathy for the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP), I am a member of the organisation for Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH), and MindHealth360 which is a wonderful organisation that provides resources and support for individuals and their families with concerns around mental health.
My Personal Life
I am a God loving mother of 3 wonderfully feisty and creative daughters, 2 cats and the best dog in the world - Jack.
I'm a bit of a restless soul, so I do tend to put a lot on my plate. I love being outdoors. I find my peace and grounding from being in the mountains and woods, which is often where I feel the closest to God and most connected to the Earth. I can't always get to mountains though, so my garden and local woods tend to be my frequent happy place.
I love sports such as hockey, squash and table tennis although I am mindful my body is entering the chapter where it is calling for more gentle restorative practices, so I am slowly getting myself accustomed to practices such as yoga and qi gong."
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_and_prevalence_of_homeopathy
